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Chapter 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Strauss syndrome | Rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of small and medium-sized blood vessels. |
| Cerebral palsy | Group of permanent movement and posture disorders caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before or during birth. |
| Hyperactive child syndrome | Hyperactive child syndrome is an outdated term for what is now called Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It describes children who show excessive activity, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining attention. |
| Minimal brain injury | Term once used to describe mild neurological impairment in children. It often referred to subtle brain dysfunction without clear structural damage and is now associated with conditions like learning disabilities or ADHD. |
| Molecular genetics | The branch of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at the molecular level. It focuses on how DNA is replicated, expressed, and regulated. |
| Toxins | Poisonous substances produced by living organisms. They can cause harm to cells, tissues, or organs when introduced into the body. |
| Executive Functioning | Refers to the mental skills that help a person plan, organize, focus attention, control impulses, and manage tasks. These skills are mainly controlled by the brain’s frontal lobe. |
| Behavioral inhibition | The ability to control impulses and stop oneself from acting automatically. It helps a person pause, think, and respond appropriately to a situation. |
| Sluggish cognitive tempo | A set of symptoms including daydreaming, mental fog, slow thinking, and low motivation. It is often seen in children and can affect attention and learning. |
| Adaptive behavioral skills | Everyday skills needed to live independently, such as communicating, dressing, and managing money. They help a person function effectively in daily life. |
| Functional behavioral assessment | A process used to identify why a person displays certain behaviors. It helps determine triggers and develop strategies to improve behavior. |
| Contingency-based self-management | A strategy where a person monitors their own behavior and applies rewards or consequences to encourage desired actions. It helps build self-control and accountability. |
| Curriculum-based measurement | It is a way to monitor a student’s academic progress by regularly assessing skills in reading, math, or writing. |
| Momentary time sampling | A method of observing behavior at specific moments to see if it occurs. It helps estimate how often a behavior happens over time. |
| Psychostimulants | Drugs that increase alertness, attention, and energy by stimulating the central nervous system. They are often used to treat conditions like ADHD. |
| Strattera | A non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. It works by increasing levels of norepinephrine in the brain to improve attention and focus. |
| Ritalin | Stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It helps increase attention and reduce hyperactivity by affecting brain chemicals. |
| Adderall | Stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It improves focus, attention, and impulse control by increasing certain brain chemicals. |
| Vyvanse | A stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and binge eating disorder. It helps improve focus, attention, and impulse control by affecting brain chemicals. |
| Mind-wandering | When attention drifts away from a task to unrelated thoughts. It often happens spontaneously and can affect focus and productivity. |
| Coaching | Process where a person receives guidance and support to improve skills, achieve goals, or solve problems. It focuses on growth, accountability, and practical strategies. |
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